LeBron James will make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, opening night of the 2026/27 NBA season. The four-time NBA champion will also return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day when the 76ers face his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. James, who joined Philadelphia in July, will play his first home game for the Sixers against the Cleveland Cavaliers […]
Kimi Antonelli produced a sensational comeback to win the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting the race from 19th on the grid. The Mercedes driver fought his way through the field before catching teammate George Russell in the closing stages. Antonelli eventually made the decisive move with three laps remaining to take the lead and secure victory. Russell finished second, while Max Verstappen claimed third place for Red […]
Nepal has declared a national day of mourning for victims of the devastating glacial floods that struck the country on August 26. The disaster has killed at least 1,398 people, while more than 5,500 others are reported missing, including hundreds of hydropower workers. Flags were flown at half-mast across the country on Monday, while candlelight vigils and prayer sessions were held to honour the victims. Rescue operations are continuing, particularly […]
The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, have called for unity among Nigerians and political leaders ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the call on Monday at the commissioning of Makinde’s 2027 presidential campaign office in Abuja. He said Nigerians should support whoever emerges victorious in a free, fair and credible election, stressing that the country needs collective efforts […]
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected illicit drug dealers in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested during a covert operation by the NSCDC Counter Terrorism Unit following credible intelligence. The suspects were identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 35; Rabiu Baffa, 25; Aminu Lawan, 35; and Ibrahim Idris, 33. Items recovered from them included Pregabalin […]
UEFA will honour victims of the devastating floods in Nepal before all UEFA Champions League matches scheduled for this week. The European football governing body said a moment of silence would be observed before the matches, while a banner carrying the message “You are not alone Nepal” will also be displayed. UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said the European football community would stand in solidarity with the victims and their families. […]
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has claimed that 3,083 Christians were killed and 3,193 abducted in attacks allegedly linked to Islamic extremist groups between January and August 2026. The organisation also claimed that 400 churches were attacked, while 25 priests and pastors were either killed or abducted during the period. Intersociety Chairman, Emeka Umeagbalasi, disclosed this in a statement assessing attacks on Christian communities […]
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has defended his capacity to improve Nigeria, citing his record as former governor of Anambra State. Obi was responding to comments by his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who said politicians challenging President Bola Tinubu in 2027, including Obi, could not improve the country. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, Obi said his experience […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The company plans to offer 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share, which could raise about ₦2.15 trillion if fully subscribed. The SEC has also registered the company's existing 120.13 billion ordinary shares. The IPO will give Nigerian investors an opportunity to own shares in the Dangote Refinery […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a new operational strategy to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general elections. The strategy includes a real-time monitoring system to track the readiness of INEC offices across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, announced this at a two-day Strategic Operational Workshop for the commission’s Administrative Secretaries in Lagos. A key part of the strategy is the […]
